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La'al Ratty, Once in a Lifetime Experience - Part 1 - 11th November 2022

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'Douglas Ferreira' on Ravenglass turntable; the trees far right are by the Cumbrian Coast line.<br>[&copy; John Hampson 2022]

End of line (trackbed of an LMS siding) looking towards Ravenglass NR station, the R&ER John Fowler Workshop and Carlisle.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2022]

The tour leaves Ravenglass main Loco Shed Line 1 (the longest road) after reaching the end of line. Ahead on the right is the Diesel Shed.<br>[© John Hampson 2022]

Road 2 of the John Fowler Workshop - the longest of the three; looking towards the end of line, the loco right is on Road 1, sort of.<br>[&copy; John Hampson 2022]

The same train and line, upper left is the old main line station building on the northbound platform - now the 'Ratty Arms' pub.<br>[&copy; Jenny Williamson 2022]

Those in the 'semi-open' coach admire the Workshop in all directions. Left with glasses is new Committee member John Hampson.<br>[&copy; Simon Mortimer 2022]

Workshop Yard, 'Les' on Coach 'A' and Ravenglass northbound platform (the platforms are staggered).<br>[&copy; John Hampson 2022]

Lunchtime line up.<br>[&copy; John Hampson 2022]

A Sellafield to Heysham flask train conveniently passes during the lunch break; the John Fowler Workshop is ahead.<br>[&copy; Jenny Williamson 2022]


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